Wheeling Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026 - Sun 29th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $18.40 - $29.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in style at the Wheeling Turkey Trot, taking place from November 26th to November 29th, 2026, in the beautiful city of Wheeling, Ohio! This spirited community event kicks off with a festive 5K run/walk on Thanksgiving morning at the Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus, starting at 9:00 AM. Participants can also enjoy the Children's Fun Run at 8:30 AM, making this a perfect family outing!
Join fellow runners and walkers as you traverse the scenic course, with the opportunity to win exciting prizes through a grand prize drawing and additional raffles. Plus, the first 5K registrants will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt to commemorate the day. After the race, indulge in complimentary snacks and refreshments, and celebrate your achievements during the awards ceremony. Can't make it in person? Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" for virtual participation and still get that coveted t-shirt! Don’t miss out on this joyful event that promotes health and community spirit while supporting Wheeling Parks and Recreation. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable Thanksgiving tradition!
Join fellow runners and walkers as you traverse the scenic course, with the opportunity to win exciting prizes through a grand prize drawing and additional raffles. Plus, the first 5K registrants will receive a stylish long sleeve t-shirt to commemorate the day. After the race, indulge in complimentary snacks and refreshments, and celebrate your achievements during the awards ceremony. Can't make it in person? Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" for virtual participation and still get that coveted t-shirt! Don’t miss out on this joyful event that promotes health and community spirit while supporting Wheeling Parks and Recreation. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE WHEELING TURKEY TROT: 5K RUN/WALK & CHILDREN'S FUN RUN!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.
EVENT DETAILS:
* DATE: Thursday, November 26th
* LOCATION: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
* 8:30 AM: Childrens Fun Run
* 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
* 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
* 10:00 AM: Awards
EXCITING EXTRAS:
* Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
* Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed for participants of the 5K who register by November 15th. Be sure to register early to claim your shirt!
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: Cant join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 1st.
AWARD CEREMONY: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP (RECOMMENDED): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 56 19th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
* Tuesday, November 24th 12 PM 7 PM
* Wednesday, November 25th 9 AM 1 PM
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM 8:30 AM on race day.
NEW FOR 2026!
RACE DAY RAFFLE
Your 5K registration automatically enters you into our GRAND PRIZE DRAWING - no additional ticket is needed! Every registered participant will have a chance to win one of three exciting grand prizes.
But thats not all! Each participant will also receive five complimentary raffle tickets to use toward drawings for a variety of additional prizes.
_HOW IT WORKS_
CHOOSE YOUR CHANCES: Use your five complimentary tickets however youd like. Put all five toward one prize or spread them across multiple prizes for more chances to win!
WANT MORE CHANCES? Purchase additional raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning while helping support the 5K.
SUBMIT YOUR TICKETS: Turn in your raffle tickets during packet pickup or bring them with you on race morning.
CHECK OUT THE PRIZES: A complete list of raffle prizes will be posted as we get closer to race day.
ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKETS
1 ticket - $1
6 tickets - $5
15 tickets - $10
35 tickets - $20
Register, grab your tickets, choose your prizes, and get ready for a chance to win!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.
EVENT DETAILS:
* DATE: Thursday, November 26th
* LOCATION: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
* 8:30 AM: Childrens Fun Run
* 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
* 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
* 10:00 AM: Awards
EXCITING EXTRAS:
* Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
* Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed for participants of the 5K who register by November 15th. Be sure to register early to claim your shirt!
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: Cant join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 1st.
AWARD CEREMONY: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP (RECOMMENDED): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 56 19th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
* Tuesday, November 24th 12 PM 7 PM
* Wednesday, November 25th 9 AM 1 PM
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM 8:30 AM on race day.
NEW FOR 2026!
RACE DAY RAFFLE
Your 5K registration automatically enters you into our GRAND PRIZE DRAWING - no additional ticket is needed! Every registered participant will have a chance to win one of three exciting grand prizes.
But thats not all! Each participant will also receive five complimentary raffle tickets to use toward drawings for a variety of additional prizes.
_HOW IT WORKS_
CHOOSE YOUR CHANCES: Use your five complimentary tickets however youd like. Put all five toward one prize or spread them across multiple prizes for more chances to win!
WANT MORE CHANCES? Purchase additional raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning while helping support the 5K.
SUBMIT YOUR TICKETS: Turn in your raffle tickets during packet pickup or bring them with you on race morning.
CHECK OUT THE PRIZES: A complete list of raffle prizes will be posted as we get closer to race day.
ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKETS
1 ticket - $1
6 tickets - $5
15 tickets - $10
35 tickets - $20
Register, grab your tickets, choose your prizes, and get ready for a chance to win!
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